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Pow Wow festival in Cherokee

art powwowThe 38th annual Cherokee Pow Wow Festival is June 14-16 at the Acqouni Expo Center (Old Cherokee High School).

 

The Pow Wow is a three-day festival of drums, songs and dance, where strong personal, familial and spiritual traditions are paired with a healthy dose of competition. Hundreds of world-champion dancers will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes. Watch the explosion of color and motion in the arena with the Traditional, Fancy Shawl, Grass, Two Step and Jingle dance competitions.

Admission is $10 per day or $25 for a three-day pass.

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